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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

E5OLUTIoN OF THE BOARD OF SU-
IL pervisors of Los Angeles county, Cali.
fornia. adopted at q regular meeting of
said board May IL. 1887. On motion Of Su-
pervisor Venable, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted. viz:
Resolved. That 1t is the intention OF the
Board to purchase for the use of the county
that piece of properly hereafter described
from A. W. Ryan, viz: Being in the south
west corner OF Rancho Santa Gertrudes, In
Los Nietos township. Los Angeles county,
California, and bounded north by lands of
Horton and Hewitt. east by land of Thomas
Brooks, south by lands OF d. Lane, and west
by the old San Gabriel River, paying there.
for the sum of 500 per acre. The Board OF
Supervisors will meet to cOnsummate said
purchase on June 13, 1887, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Resolved. That notice of intention of this
Board to make such purchase be given by
the Clerk of this Board by publication for
three weeks prior to said June 10. 1887, in
the Los Angeles WEEKLY HERALD, news
paper oil general circulation, published in
the county of Los Angeles
By order of the Board of Supervisors of
Los Angeles county, California.
my23o3t III. DUNsMOOR, Clerk
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25
Abstract and Title Insurance Company
OF LOS ANGELES. A CORPORATION.

DRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS. Los
L Angeles city, county of Los Angeles,
California. Office over w. G. Furrey's hard
ware store. No. 81 Spring street, in said city.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting
of the Directors, held on the Sd day OF May,
A. D. 1887, an assessment OF $40 per share
was levied upon the capital stock of the
corporation, payable Immediately to Frank
A. Gibson, Secretary, at the office of the
company.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on Monday. the 9th
day of June. 1887, will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction; and,
unless payment is made before. wiM be sold
on Monday, the 2th day of Jnne, 1887, at the
Office Of the company, at 10 O'Clock A. M of
said day. to pay the delinquent asses SIN enu.
together with costs of advertising and ex.
penses of sale.
Witness my hand and seal OF said COM
pany. FRANK A. GIBSON,
Secretary,
At the Office of said company. over W. g.
Furrey's hardware store, No. 81 Spring
street. city and county OF Los Angeles.
California. my4 sOt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

RAYMOND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY having purchased S thai
DIVISION Nc
FAIR OAKS AVENUE and MISSION STREET large io
graded
COMPANY
operation length
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25
A GREAT BARGAIN !!

ELFGANT RESIDENCE OF TEN ROOMS.
IL bath. hot and cold water, bay window,
porch s. ETC., with furniture and carpets;
close to business center. Price. only S7200.
TO FOR sALE.Ou
Several very cheap houses and lots for
parties who must sell.
Beautiful residence lot, 1O0xl75, on the
west side of figueroa street, at about $1,000
below actual value.
Six acres choice land. with III story house
OF rooms, brick cellar, large stable,
chicken house and good well. Price, $l400.
To ExchanRe-42 acres, with good house.
trees and vines. sdjoining city limits, for
unincumbered property.
To Let-House of rooms. large stable,
etc., on Main street; low rent to right party.
R. VERCH,
RooasS0 TEMPLE BLOCK, Los ANGELES, CAL.
myl2-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25
Summons.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
i. State of California. in and for the county
OF Los Angeles
G. J. Field. plaintiff, VS.. Gustave Miller,
defendant.
Action brought in the Superior Court of
the State of California, in and for the conn
ty OF Los Angeles, and the complaint filed
in said county of Los Angeles. in the office
of the Clerk of said Superior Court.
The People OF the State of California send
greeting to Gustave Miller. defendant.
You are hereby required to appear In an
action brought against you by the above
named plaiutif in the Superior Court of the
State OF California, in and for th9 county OF
Los Angeles, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, within ten days exclusive OF
the day of service) after the service on you
of this summons, If served within this
county; or, II served elsewhere, within
thirty days. or judgment by default will be
taken against you, according to the prayer
of said complaint.
The said action is brought TO obtain the
judgment and decree of court that you have
no estate or interest in the land and prem
ises de crIbed In the complaint herein, to-
wit: Lots AMI g. block Ia city Of Los An
geles, Fairmount Tract, and quteting title
TO said premises in this plaintiff &C., and
for cost of suit. Reference is had to com
plant for particulars.
And you are hereby notified that ~ you
fail to appear and answer the said com.
plaint as above required, the said plaintiff
will Apply to the court for the relief therein
demanded.
Given under my hand end the seal OF the
Superior Court of the State Of California, In
day of April. in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven
G. II. DUNSM0OR, Clerk.
By NJ. ]. AsHMORE, Deputy. myl Sw law
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25
LAND CO.,
REAL ESTATE
Bought and Sold and Rents Collected.
ST, TEMPLE

TWELVE ACRES ON ADAMS STREET
Highly improved; will subdivide into 60
good lots. Price. $500 per acre.
HOUSE AND LOT ON OLIVE STREET
House OF seven rooms. lot 70xl65 A bar
gain.
1O7 ACRES AT TANAHEIM-Fine modern
residence, hot and cold water all through
house, $4,000. Winery, cooperage, wine
tanks, wagons and farming implements go
with place. Place highly improved, vines
and trees planted on place; one-half bear
ing; will pay ten per cent. on price asked
FINE RESIDENCE ON GRAND AVENUE
House and highly improved lot, 56x2O0,
5000.
ONE AND A-HALF ACRES ON GRAND
Avenue-Fine house, barn and outhouses,
beautiful flowers, plants and shrubs, ele-
CANT mansions in neighborhood, S14, 900.
GOOD RESIDENCE LoT5-0n Olive
street, 5000 to $1,000.
Lots and Acre
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

GRAND OCEAN VIEW TRACT is located
three miles north Of Long Beach, two miles east Of
Cerritos Station and the line of the proposed
railroad from Pasadena to Long Beach, The best
tract on the market for high toned colony. Can
be subdivded into city lots, each giving most
superb view Of the Ocean and surrounding country
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25
aNaw Lumber Ward

Has been established by the schallert-9a-
anhl Lumber Company on Washington
5treet. nearly opposite the Washington Gar.
den, where they will keepa full line OF all
kinds of lumber and building material
You will never have sour stomachit you
1se Damiana Bitters
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

GOOD BUSINESS PRoPERTY-On Main,
Spring, Upper Main, Requena, Los Angeles,
Second San Pedro and First streets, Good
bargains.
LOTS ON GRAND AvENUE-Extra
size, cheap.
ELEGANT MANSION Ready for occu-
pancy, at a bargain.
LOTS IN DAILY TRACT.
LOTS IN MORAN TRACT.
lOH ACRES IN CITY LIMITs-House,
barn. All OF II improved; inside. the two
mile circle, sI2,5O0.
LARGE TRACT OF LAND-Improved
vines on more than 100 acres OF place; best
water right goes with land; depot and rail
road facilities near place. special
bargain.
IMPROVED FARMS, ORCHARDS AND
Vineyards all parts of county at special
bargains.
Property in City.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

Parties who bought Lots at the Auction Sale on Fri
day. May 6th requested to call for their deeds and
at the office of A. L. TEELE. General Agent
No. 10 Court Street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-25

When pab.r was sick, "" gave her Castoria,
When Ghe was @ Child sic cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung TO castoria,
When she had Children, she eovetne-l Castcris
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Colonel and Mrs. Biddle have sent out
invitations for an evening party Janu-
nry 3. Miss Biddle makes her debut on
this occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Brown enter
tanned the dancing class last night. The
chaperones were Mrs. Wallach, Mrs.
Whitney, Mrs. de Reuterskiold and
other matron members. The company
were those invited ON previous occa-
sions.
Mrs. Whitney gives n New Years
eve dance to the class, which completes
the series. These parties have been so
successful that il is more than probable
that the club will be the nucleus for
events of wider significance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis reception on
Monday evening, Mrs. Edie's tea on
Tuesday, the second Letter afternoon re-
ception on Thursday, and The dancing
class party are a few of the events for
the coming week.
Mrs. Poindexter Dunn of Arkansas
has arrived at tho National Hotel. Rep
rcsentativc Dunn, who is still ut Los
Angeles, where he went for his health,
is expected hero soon. Little Annie
Dunn, who is only years old, has won
quite name and fame in the City of the
Angels as u musician. Sheplayed twice
in the opera-house on the violin, to the
delight and wonder of an immense
audience. Five hundred children were
engaged in the concert, but she was the
acknowledged star of the evening.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
A scvcn.Days' Drunk.

Joseph Ens, white, was tried this morn
ing in the Criminal Court, charged with steal
ing so watch from P. j. May in May last.
Mr.. May thought he had lost the watch.
John Warner bought the watch from Elms,
thinking it TO be Of little or no value. The
defendant stated that he was drunk on the
day of the larceny. He lay down in the
street, and when he awokc found the watch.
He had been on a seyen-days drunk, and
make it.
Assistant District Attorney Lipscomb said
that he could not ask n conviction on the
testimony, Us it appeared that Elms was too
drunk TO know what he was doing. Under
the instructions of the Court verdict of not
guilty was rendered. Elms was disoharged.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
THE pnIETING RAFT.
None of tho Incoming Steamers Sec tho
Monster.

Monster.
New YoRK, Dec. 24.-The whereabouts
of ]. d. Leary's derelict big raft still con-
tinues an unsolved problem. Three
vessels are now in search of il. Steam
ships which arrived yesterday failed to
sight 1t. The Guion steamer Wisconsin
reached port yesterday, and Captain
Bentley said that If he had seen the raft
he would have tried to save II. Early
yesterday. morning the Wisconsin passed
thirty miles north OF the spot where the
Miranda lost her big tow. Captain Bent
ley was inclined to think that the raft
had Travelled in southeasterly direction
and was beyond the pathway of ocean
steamers.
That she had moved in this direction
was the general opinion on the Maritime
Exchange, based on the fact that tho
prevailing winds had been from the
northwest. Other vessels which ar
rived and reported that they had not
seen the raft were the National Line
steamship Canada, the steamship War
wick from Swansea and Pilot Boat No.
4, all of which passed within few miles
of where the raft and the Miranda parted
company.
The question of whether the raft can
have remained intact after the severe
storm it has gone through is rs serious
question almost us that of its where
abouts. at is less dangerous TO naviga-
ton as a solid raft than dismembered,"
said the officer in charge of the Hydro
graphic Office to-day 'If it goes to
pieces there will be $1,000 distractions
noating about in the way of steamers
instead Of one, and many of them of n
kind which IL would be almost certain
disaster for vessel TO meet with. Al
most any Of the logs of which the raft
is built would be apt to damage u
steamer, but take one Of the ninety-ilve-
foot sticks, with diameter Of six feet
ut one end, and let 1t hit vessel end
on, and it would cut hole in her which
would probably sink her in few min
utcs."
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

The case of George w. Henley, the Sur
geon. Generals office clerk charged with CIV
ing ont information illegally, was called in
the Police Court and continued till next
week.
Each of the Sunday-school scholars of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
will receive box of candy tomorrow.
"A fire broke ont about $40 this morning
in the residence of Henry Spelhouse, 1923
Seventh street northwest. Engine Company
No. O was telephoned for and extinguished
the flames which originated in defective
fluc. The damage was about $40.
Mrs. Sarah G. Winslow, III Tenth street
northwest, had stolen from her hallway last
night two cloaks and blue chinchilla over
coat, worth $40.
The pastor of Mount Zion NJ L. Church.
Rev. X. II. Robinson, residing at l407
Twenty-eighth street, was on the eve of re-
tiring last night when he was called to his
basement by unusually loud knocks.
Upon .o, opening eilsa ths door dGGr nn his
bers of his members, who deposited
upon his tables turkeys, hams, -four, canned
fruits, sugars, etc., enough to start a .provis-
ion store. They made hasty exit, leaving
the pastor amazed. He called a family coun-
Gil to behold the groaning tables and then
retired for the night, dreaming of merry
Christmas.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
THE MILLER BUILDING CHOSEN,
hut 1t VIII Not be Used for an Industrial


The Commissioners took some impor-
tant action in regard to the Miller and
the Mary Hall buildings to-day. School
Trustee L. A. Cornish and Rev. W. IL.
Brooks of the Ninctcenth-street Baptist
Church had long interview with Com
missioner Webb. They advocated
strongly the renting of the Miller build
ing, on II street, between Sixth and Sew
onth streets, and the abandonment of
the Mary Hall building, at Four-and-a-
half street and Maryland avenue south
west.
Mr.. Webb promised TO lay the matter
before the Board of Commissioners at
their meeting, which was called couple
of hours later. The Commissioners, at
their meeting, decided to rent the Miller
building for graded schools at rental of
5000 per annum, 10 be paid quarterly.
They decided, however, not to aban
don the Mary Hall building, but to oc-
cupy it for cooking and manual train
ing school for colored children. The
object of the colored people was TO have
the Miller building rented in lieu of the
Mary Hall building. The Commits
sioners told the gentlemen that they
would not interfere with the action of
the School Board in selecting the Mary
Hall building. Mr.. Webb claimed that
the responsibility for the choice rested
with the board. but Mr.. Brooks held that
as il was Mr.. Webb who signed the con-
tracts he was morally responsible.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
TEMPTED AND FELL.
Two Young Men Who Stole to Raise Some
MnueY.


Money.
Frederick X. Amcs was arraigned in
the Criminal Court this morning. He
was rather young man neatly dressed,
and when the clerk had read the indict-
inent charging him with grand larceny
in stealing jewelry worth Sl67 from
Henry Hoifa, he asked
MAY make statement"
The Court said he might, and he said:
81 came here from Baltimore, tried to
get employment, but couldn't. walked
out to Alexandria and tried to get n job.
| couldn't find anything to do. ! didn't
have any money, and ] took the
watches.
The young mans voice was husky and
1t seemed to be all he could do to keep
from bursting into tears.
The Court advised him to consult with
counsel, but he said. "I'd rather have 1t
settled now" The Court decided that q
plea of not guilty had better be entered.
james b. Holt, another young man of
very genteel appearance, was arraigned
on the charge of embczzlcment. The
indictment charges that on December
he took from the firm Of Shurman &
Co., who had him employed as an agent,
a Silver watch worth S15. He stated to
the Court that he had the watch, and
being in need of money pawned 1t, with
the intention of redeeming IL and re-
storing It.. He had stated the case to
the manager of the firm, Mr.. Raum, who
had agreed to allow him TO make restitu-
ton, but he was arrested before he could
do so. The Court advised him to go to
trial, and he entered plea OF not guilty.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
CITY SPECIALS.
why Do crowds Gather?

This question can be easily answered by
all those visiting the Great Fire Insurance
Companies sale Of fine custom-made cloth
ing etc, ut their salcsrooms, No. iS0 Pennsyl.
vnnia avenue northwest. This stock, saved
from the late insurance fire In New York,
includes, besides medium grade of goods, o
fine line of the finest domestic and imported
fabrics ever shown, and gotten up in the
latest and most fashionable styles and with
high class Trimmings There are suits, over
coats pants, etc, for men, youths, boys and
praised and are being sold at forty cents. on
the dollar, II presents nn opportunity of se-
curing bargains seldom or never before
offered. AT the prcsen, the stock will soon
be closed out and any one needing clothing,
hats, ctc., would do well to call Mt once.
Everything will be sold iustas represented at
the Insurance Companies salcsrooms, No.
lS0 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Open evenings until clock.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
The Mexican Parcels Post.

In regard to the parcels post arrangement
between this country and Mexico, CORE
spondent writing from the city of Mexico
says:
AS yet no permanent regulations have been
published governing mercantile ttriiic by postal
means In Mexico, but as soon rs the MeSlcun
people clearly understand the advantage of be.
ing able to order by mail from catalogues and
price-lists the innumergblo article, of ncgossity
and luxury which arc TO be had, better and
cheaper In every American city, they viii gladly
avail themselves of the new lfovlso Regarding
packages not exceeding seventy ounce, which
may be transported by mall at snail cost and
with little trouble
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24

The following holiday bargains offered for
tomorrow at s. w. Augenstein's, sl7, $40
and S2l Seventh street northwest: Handsome
Blacking Cases with Carpet Top, 9l G., 81 25;
Tin Kitchens reduced to &c.; Tool Chests,
lsc.; Boys Sleds, 4lc.; all over sl00 and
I.25 Tin Toys reduced to slc,i all over 90
tire line of 4oc. Juvenile Books, finely H.
lustrated reduced to 2ic. Our 79c. Tbooks
reduced TO 45c. 80 Wax Dolls, model fea.
lures, 6lc,; worth SIPS. Kid or Jointed
body Dolls, with Bisquc heads, &c.; worth
S1.50. Large Willow Doll Carriages, SOC.
Handsome Decorated English China Dinner
Flowered Tea Sets, 90 pieces, $3.50; worth
$1100. All 40c. Blocks reduced to 20c.; 75c.
Blocks to 42c., and Sl.25 Blocks to s6c.
Railway Bagatelle Games, 48c., worth S5c.,
and thousands of other bargains throughout
our entire establishment.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
THE TURF nxcHANGE CASE.
II VIII Come Up In the Criminal Court
ON Next Saturday.

Judge Wilson appeared in the Crimi-
nal Court this morning and asked that
the arraignmcnt of Edward Jones,
charged with Keeping a gaming table, in
koepingn turf exchange, be postponed
until Saturday next, when he would he
prepared with a motion 10 quash the in-
diclment. The Judge stated that the
indictment, rs he understood 1t, was for
the purpose of testing the question
of whether the keeping of pool rooms
where betting on horse racing is carried
on comes within the meaning of the
gaming statute. lie had been given to un-
dcrstand that the case would be certified
to the Court in General Term.
Assistant District Attorney I.ipscomb
suggested that when the court heard the
case he might not think it of sufficient
importance to certify it to the Court in
General Term. Judge Wilson said that
at any rate he would be prepared to
argue the motion at that time, and the
arraignment was postponed until satur-
day next.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Death of DR.. Hussey.

DR.. David ]. Hussey, who died yesterday
at his residence, No. 12oS II street, was born
in Noble County, Ohio, in 1912. He served
during the rebellion in the f7ith Ohio Vol
untcers and at the close of tho war cnioyed
the rank ofcolone. He graduated In 1866
from the Chicago Medical College, in which
city he practiced his profession until about
six years ago, when he came TO this city and
received clerkslip in the Pension Office,
which he had since held. lie was a member
of Garfield Post No. Z, q. A. K. The
funeral arrangements have not yet been
settled. He leaves widow and one son,
Dexter Selyayn Hussev,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
Snuth Wnshincion.

"A novel club has been organized by the
young people connected with Grace p. 4.
Church. Every Thursday evening the club
meets at the house of Mrs. G. Lashhorn, the
treasurer, and each member on entering pays
five cents, for which he is entitled TO dance
and participate in the other amuseinents.
The proceeds are given to Grace Church Lii
braIy. Mrs. Lashhorn is the only officer.
As is the custom with the children of the
Fourth School District, the children brought
their offerings for the poor to the schools
yesterday. One thousand six hundred and
lifty-two parcels of food and clothing and
SlS.19 in money were received at the differ
ent schools. Mr., Joseph Smith kindly fur
nished II wagon, and the parcels were taken
to Lieutenant Vernon, who will well distrib
ute them. The money will be used in pur-
chasing coal and wood. A happy Christmas
to the donors.
"A string ofpoor and needy persons filed
into the Fourth Precinct Station this morn
ing to receive gifts of clothing and food
which had been donated by the children in
the South Washington schools. Up to II
o clock sS6 packages had been distributed
among Ia families. IL was then found
necessary TO take n recess until clock, so
great was the rush. About 1000 packages
still remain and will be given out this after
noon under the supervision of Oilieor Turn
burke. The s2s.l0 which was collected was
invested in coal.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
CASES DISCONTINUED.
Tho District Attorney Decides on u Num-
bpr nf Nn1Ia Drn.enuta.


her of Nolle Prosequis.
District Attorney Worthington came
into the Criminal Court this morning
with number of nolle prosequis. The
first was the case Of John w. Drew, the
last of the navy fraud cases. Mr.. Worth
ington said that all of these cases, ex-
cept the one in question, had been dis
posed of and he was satisfied that con-
viction was out Of the question. He
had corresponded with the Attorney
General on the subject and had been
advised to use his own discretion.
The "iury fixing cases" which grew
out of the Star Route trial, were also
finally disposed of by nolle proses in the
cases of Frank ii. Fall, Frederick Il.
Shaw and James A. Nelson.
The following cases were also disposed
of in the same manner: George a.
Adams indicted for forgery, February,
1854; Maicr King, grand larceny, Oc-
tober, 1885 and G. B. stratton, larceny,
indicted in November last.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
81. Louis Danes Chlcaco.

st. Louis man lin his room at Chicago
hotol preparing to retirel this sign?
Don't blow out the gas2" All right. If
the lan'lord wants crt to burn all night it's
nuthin' to me- What's this tackled up over
the door? "Rulcs of the house" Jesse
be charged for So That's the game, is
IL. Dafesnt blow it, and yet got to pay for
il fit burns after midnight, have /? Not
by gosh-blamed sight I'd like to sec any
doggone Chicago bulldo2cr get ahead of me
that wayl (Emptios water'pltcher on gas
jeg and crawls into bed. )-[ChiCago Tribune.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-24
West Washington.

Elaborate preparations are being made in
the Episcopal and Catholic churches here to
celebrate Christmas. The floral and other
decorations will be unusually handsome
and the choral service will prove very at
tractive. Some of the choirs will be aug
mented by orchestral accompaniments.
On a canal boat lying in Rock Creek,
near the M-street bridge, u sad scene was
witnessed by few good Samaritans who
went to render what aid they could in such
a case. A boatman named DECKER, blind
and consumptive, died within the narrow
limits of the little cabin of the boat His
grief-stricken wife and four little children
were gathered around the lifeless form,
helpless in their extreme poverty TO care
either for the dead or for themselves. A
representative Of the Third Subdivision As
sociated Charities was present and said the
case would be attended to by that division.
At the same time here Is an opportunity for
the exercise of true charity "and good will
toward man."
Temperature and condition of water at
a. M: Great Falls, temperature 93 condi-
ton, 3; receiving reservoir, temperature 81;
condition at north connection, 1; condition
at south connection. IA; distributing rcscr-
voir, temperature 37 condition at iniluent
gate-house Z; condition at eiiuent gate
house, 0.